Zenon (footballer)

(Redirected from Zenon de Sousa Farias)

Zenon de Souza Farias (born March 31, 1954) is a Brazilian former football (soccer) player who played for Avaí, Guarani, Corinthians, Atlético Mineiro and Portuguesa.[1] He was born in Tubarão, Santa Catarina.

Zenon
Personal information
Full name Zenon de Souza Farias
Date of birth (1954-03-31) March 31, 1954 (age 70)
Place of birth Tubarão, Brazil
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Youth career
Hercílio Luz
Avaí
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1975 Avaí
1976–1980 Guarani
1980 Al-Ahli
1981–1985 Corinthians
1986–1988 Atlético Mineiro
1988 Portuguesa
1988–1990 Guarani
1990 Grêmio Maringá
1991–1992 São Bento
International career
1979–1984 Brazil 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 13, 2009
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May 13, 2009

He was a skilled central midfielder with a great vision of the field, excellent long passes and was one of the best free kick takers in Brazil during the 1980s. He captained Brazil when they lost 2-0 at home to England in 1984.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Zenon". Sambafoot. 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
  2. ^ "Zenon" (in Portuguese). Pelé.net. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
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